The master’s of marketing research, or MSMR, ranked no. 1 for marketing research programs in North America, and no. 13 overall.

“From the program’s inception, the goal was to create not just great researchers, but great future leaders in the marketing research and insights space,” said Michael Brereton, program executive-in-residence and former CEO of Maritz Research.

“Our program differentiates itself through internships, in-market projects and constant exposure to industry executive guest lecturers” Brereton said. “The students develop solid skills in managing research but also develop points of view on the future direction of our dramatically transforming industry,” he said.

MSU will host 72 high school teams in Jenison Field House on Sunday, Feb. 24, for the 2019 Michigan VEX Robotics State Championships. Around 500 of Michigan's top STEM high school students will participate.